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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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